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Alison Redford sworn-in as Alberta’s 14th Premier

New premier pledges immediate action on Albertans’ priorities: health, education and fiscal discipline

Edmonton… Alison M. Redford Q.C. was sworn-in as Alberta’s 14th Premier on October 7 in a ceremony at the Alberta Legislature.

Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, His Honour, Colonel (Retired) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell administered the oath of office in front of an audience that included grade six classes from two Edmonton schools, Kensington Elementary and Aurora Charter. Redford replaces Ed Stelmach as Alberta’s premier.

During the ceremony, Premier Redford thanked her family and Albertans for their support and pledged to take immediate action on their priorities.

“During the campaign, I heard from thousands of Albertans in all corners of this province, and their concerns were overwhelming about the same things: better access to health care, better education for our children, and the need for a more disciplined approach to our spending priorities,” Redford said.

“In the coming days, I look forward to naming a new cabinet – and taking action on these priorities will be our first order of business.”

Swearing-In Ceremony details

Program
Arrival of official party
Vice Regal Salute
O Canada – Mary Kate Aquino
Invocation – Reverend David Chotka, Lead Pastor, Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Welcoming remarks – Captain Mike Reekie, M.M.V., C.D.
Swearing-In
Remarks by the Lieutenant Governor
Remarks by Premier Redford
Departure of Vice Regal Party

Members of the Official Party
His Honour, Colonel (Ret’d) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, O.C., O.M.M., A.O.E., M.S.C., C.D., L.L.D., Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Her Honour Linda Ethell
The Honourable Ed Stelmach, M.L.A., Premier of Alberta
Alison M. Redford, Q.C., M.L.A., Premier-Designate
The Honourable Verlyn Olson, Provincial Secretary
Brian Manning, Clerk, Executive Council
Reverend David Chotka, Lead Pastor, Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Glen Jermyn
Sarah Jermyn
Marie Stelmach

Special Guests
Mary Kate Aquino
Although she is only 12, Mary Kate Aquino has already earned a reputation as one of Alberta’s young artists to watch. Her family immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, and she was born in Calgary. Mary Kate’s interest in singing started at the young age of 3. During her young career, she has performed at a number of civic and cultural functions around Calgary. Mary Kate is also a member of the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede, and performed with them at the 2011 Calgary Stampede TransAlta Grandstand Show.

Captain Mike Reekie, MMV, CD
Captain Reekie joined the Canadian Forces in 1998 as a private soldier in the Royal Westminster Regiment. In 2000, he was commissioned through the Reserve Entry Scheme Officer programme. In 2005, Captain Reekie transferred from the Militia to the Regular Force.

Captain Reekie has deployed on two international operations; to Bosnia as a Platoon Commander with the First Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group in 2002 and again to Afghanistan as A Company Battle Captain with the First Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group in 2006. During the course of this tour, he was awarded the Medal of Military Valour.

Premier Redford has a strong connection to these parts of the world, having provided legal advice in Bosnia and acted as an international election commissioner in 2005 to help administer Afghanistan’s first parliamentary elections.

Captain Reekie has been posted to Shilo, Manitoba with Second Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and Ottawa, Ontario with the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command. He is currently posted to Land Forces Western Area Headquarters in Edmonton.

Pipers
James Perry, Pipe Major, Solicitor General Public Security Regimental Pipes and Drums
He has 26 years of service and is currently a sheriff with the Cochrane integrated traffic unit.

James McKee, Pipe Major Edmonton Police Service Pipes and Drums
McKee has 32 years of service and is currently a constable on patrol.

Greg Medley, Pipe Sergeant, Solicitor General Public Security Regimental Pipes and Drums
Medley is currently Superintendent for Court Security Prisoner Transport Section, North Region. He has 16 years of service.

Students
Alberta’s students learn about citizenship, democracy and government in grade six. Students at the swearing-in are from Kensington Elementary School and Aurora Charter School, both located in Edmonton.

Alison Redford sworn-in as Alberta’s 14th Premier

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